2026 Fraud & BSA Forum
InterContinental Los Angeles Dowtown
900 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90017
United States
Protect. Prevent. Prepare.
The 2026 Fraud & BSA Forum brings together risk, compliance, and fraud professionals for a timely and practical deep dive into the evolving challenges facing financial institutions today. Designed for those on the front lines, this forum explores how emerging technologies, regulatory expectations, and real-world fraud trends are reshaping BSA/AML programs and day-to-day operations.
Kicking off with a joint reception alongside our Women Leading the Way attendees, the event continues with a full day of expert-led sessions focused on actionable insights—from leveraging AI in transaction monitoring to strengthening SAR decision-making and addressing compliance gaps before they escalate. Attendees will also hear directly from industry peers and regulators, offering a well-rounded perspective on current priorities, expectations, and best practices.
Whether you're navigating complex investigations, enhancing your compliance framework, or preparing for increased regulatory scrutiny, this forum delivers the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic risk environment.
AUDIENCE
BSA/AML Officers, Compliance Officers and Managers, Risk Managers, Operations Managers, and any person who has BSA and/or Fraud related responsibilities at the bank.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member WLW/Fraud Registration
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6.00 (CPE) | $995.00 |
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Non-Member WLW/Fraud Registration
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6.00 (CPE) | $1,295.00 |
Agenda
| April 22 | |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
WLW and Fraud & BSA Forum Combined Reception
Combined reception of WLW and Fraud & BSA Forum attendees Spire 73 |
| April 23 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast & Registration Roosevelt Foyer |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Welcome Roosevelt Room |
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM |
AI, BSA/AML, & First Line Transactions
Roosevelt Room This session explores how AI is transforming fraud detection, BSA/AML compliance, and first-line transaction monitoring. Learn how AI can enhance alert generation, prioritization, and investigative workflows while maintaining strong oversight and governance. Elissa Brewer, Principal Consultant, Abrigo |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
SARs: From Detection to Decision-Making
Roosevelt Room A deep dive into Suspicious Activity Reports—what regulators expect, common pitfalls, and best practices for documenting, escalating, and filing SARs in an increasingly complex fraud landscape. Sam Chen, Quantitative Consultant, DCG |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
From Findings to Fixes: Strengthening Your Bank’s BSA/AML Compliance
Roosevelt Room This program explores how granular BSA/AML issues—such as control gaps or transaction-level failures—can signal broader enterprise risk, connecting early findings to impacts on risk assessments, customer risk management, and change management. Stephen King, Principal, Wolf & Co. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Roosevelt Foyer |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
IRS Criminal Investigations
Roosevelt Room |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Bankers Panel
Roosevelt Room Roundtable discussion of 5 areas that are top of mind for BSA, Risk, and Compliance leaders. Moderated by Victor Cardona, Senior Vice President, Golden State Bank Mia Lee, Compliance & BSA Officer, Woori Bank Edward Gerovian, Senior Vice President, Head of FIU, Bank of Hope Veronica Frank, Chief Risk Officer, Chino Commercial Bank |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
Regulator Panel
Moderated by Stephen King, Principle, Wolf & Co. Greg Mullane, Special Activities Case Manager, FDIC Gen Sato, Senior Specialist Examiner, FRB SF Sandra Khatchadourian, Senior Financial Institutions Examiner, DFPI Tyler Hoke, BSA/AML Lead Expert, OCC |
Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles
We’ve secured a special room rate of $299 per night for Fraud & BSA Forum attendees.
Please be sure to book your room before the cut-off date of March 31, 2026 to guarantee availability and receive the discounted rate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6 CPE Credits
Program Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization, Specialized Knowledge
Cancellation and Complaint Resolution Policy
Substitutions are allowed, at no additional cost. Written notice is required for all cancellations. The full registration fee will be refunded if the written request is received up to 4 weeks before the event and 50 percent if received 2 weeks before the event. No refunds will be granted within two weeks of the event. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies contact our offices at 800-627-6613.
California Community Banking Network is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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